The charitable organisation, Historic Pools of Britain, was established in 2015 to raise the profile of swimming pools of outstanding architectural significance including pools of the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Modern Movement periods. HPB sets out to work with members, communities, supporters and the media to protect surviving historic pools, acting also as a lobbying […]
Author: Christina Connor
Time spent talking through their aims and objectives paid of for their clients and the team from Falcon Pools with this multi award-winning outdoor swimming and spa project. The pool has a modern contemporary design with some stunning pearlescent glass mosaic tiles. At night, the white LED lights highlight the tiles and the beautiful colour […]
Its a new year and a fresh start for the team from Ocea UK as it confirms the expansion of its key supply role and consolidates its position as a niche luxury water leisure product distributor. Already recognised as the country’s top performing slat automatic pool cover supplier, the team is making waves with the […]
Beyond Escapes, who provide a collection of luxury accommodation from hot tub lodges to penthouse suites, contacted Hielo Mechanical Services to find a solution to the air heating and dehumidification issues of their new self-build pool in the Spa complex. Hielo opted for a Recotherm Aerum system as the pool water heating was already in […]
Certikin has occupied its current offices and warehouses in the thriving Oxfordshire market town of Witney for 31 years, during which time it has expanded its footprint several times. However, the building no longer meets the requirements of a burgeoning business. Determined to retain the experienced and loyal workforce together with its central location, Certikin […]
As this issue of Swimming Pool Scene went to print, we learned of the sad death of Tim Bareham, of Cresta Leisure, shortly before his 73rd birthday. A big personality in his business, the industry and through the National Leisure group, Tim will be fondly remembered. Due to the continuing COVID implications, only a close […]
In 1972, Edward Heath was prime minister, the average weekly pay for male workers was £34.93 and the best selling car was the Ford Cortina MKlll. While 93% of British households had a television set, only 425 had a telephone. It was also the year that saw the start of manufacturing winter debris covers from […]
Crossing fingers that the latest government advice allows the event to go ahead, all SAT NAVs should be set for Coventry this February for the welcome return of the live SPATEX water leisure show. Formerly called the Ricoh, and now known as the Coventry Building Society Arena, the clock is counting down towards the return […]
After a two-year Covid- impacted break, the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers resumed its popular one-day seminar programmes. The 124th seminar was held in November at the Cobham Hilton, a new venue for Institute that attracted more than 50 attendees. Unfortunately, ISPE President Philip Barlow, FISPE, was unable to be present so ISPE past-President Chris […]
Swimming pool operators must comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the associated regulations. That means a proper risk assessment of risks to workers and users. These risks will be particular to the pool but should certainly involve observing the detailed guidance from the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group, which […]
